2006 Ford Escape Hybrid engine and engine cooling problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape hybrid. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the "stop for safety/high motor - cooling" warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred on more than one occasion. The vehicle…”
filed Jul 3, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and the message stating to "stop safely now" illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal function. The failure recurred numerous times. The…”
filed Nov 5, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a…
SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2016
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Escape Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 37 | 8% |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 7 | 6% |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 12 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.